5-Star Review for Bear's Garden Florist - Sonora, CA…read more Bear's Garden Florist exceeded every expectation. The flowers they created for me were absolutely stunning -- fresh, vibrant, and arranged with so much care and artistry. You can tell they truly love what they do. Barber Joe, Dfine Salon and Body Piercing.

We sent my niece birthday flowers. They were delivered bright and early. She sent me a photo and I…read morewas not happy. The flowers were old...the roses, fully open and curling. I expected more for $154. That arrangement will be toast in a day.

This florist made the best balloon bouquet and stuffed animal arrangement for my one year-old…read moregrandson! He was so thrilled to get the colorful surprise thank you for delivering it on his birthday great price as well

I'm 2,300+ miles from Sonora, and needed to send flowers for a good friend's memorial service in…read moreTwain Harte. I found Sonora Florist & Gifts online, picked an arrangement from their website, called and worked with Jessica on specifics (available flower colors, etc.). Jessica arranged for me to receive a photo of the arrangement in place at the church after it was delivered. The day after the service I received an email from the family saying how beautiful the flowers were. Thank you to everyone there for doing a perfect job on this.

Review: Disappointed by Incorrect Floral Arrangements and Poor Customer Service…read more I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience to help others make an informed decision. My Daughter recently ordered a floral arrangement from Wildbud Floral Co for her wedding, with clear instructions and a written confirmation of the types of flowers to be used more so not to be used. Unfortunately, the arrangement she received included completely different flowers--some of which she had specifically requested not be included due to allergies and personal preference. To be specific Roses. Roses were used in almost all arrangement including boutonnière and corsage's. When my daughter reached out to address the issue, expecting at least an acknowledgment or offer to make things right, her contact, Cheyenne was unavailing and dismissive to her concerns. Despite having the original written order as proof, she refused to take responsibility and only offered $500.00 in store credit as the only form of correction. Her unwillingness to admit any mistake, even with documentation in front of her, was frustrating and unprofessional. Clearly $500.00 refunded would have gone much farther in restoring one's business name and integrity as opposed to a credit from a business that fails in customer service. Mistakes can happen--what really matters is how a business handles them. In this case, the lack of accountability and disregard for customer satisfaction left a lasting negative impression. I would strongly caution anyone considering this florist to look elsewhere, especially if you're planning something important and expect reliability and integrity. I'm hoping I'm allowed to download and share pictures of my daughter's day and allow you to compare what is on their website for an outdoor wedding venue and compare with the reality we had. Sincerely Jon scribner

The only reason I didn't continue communication is because they offered to help me by returning to…read morethe store and buying new flowers so I was confused. The review isn't to tarnish their credibility. My mom just wanted me to let them know that she expected more flowers and less greenery. I do love the shop. They offer great things.

I chose Laurel and Vine based on all of the amazing reviews and beautiful arrangements I saw on…read moreMarie's website and I'm so incredibly glad I did! Marie's work is nothing short of spectacular! I emailed her with some general ideas and images and what she provided was better than what I could have hoped for. We were having a rustic outdoor wedding, but I still wanted some nice flowers around the property. Marie made suggestions on additional colors and types of flowers. Her vision was absolutely amazing and I'm so glad she handled all of the details. She was so accommodating with my last minute additions and so easy to work with. I can't recommend Marie enough!

I would give L&V six stars if I could! Not only were the flowers spectacularly arranged and…read morebeautiful but Marie went out of her way to accommodate me after my wife felt ill and I had to cancel the order because we weren't going to be in the area. Then at the last minute we were changing the plan and deciding we would be up there so she still got her Valentine's surprise. I had canceled the night before and then it was back on Valentine's Day..

Ramena was amazing to work with! She was thorough and executed the vision I had for our big day…read morebeautifully. She was incredibly knowledgeable and always knew what would work best, while also being honest about what wouldn't. That gave me so much confidence throughout the planning process because I knew I could trust her expertise. She thought about all the little details to help ensure nothing was missed. Would highly recommend Rose Garden over and over again!!!

Easy online transaction with all details included and delivered on time! Happy to use again.read more

I received flowers and a balloon from my Auntie in North Carolina. They delivery man called me to…read moremake sure we would be home. The arrangement is lovely and it had a variety of flowers!

Sierra Flowers never disappoints. I have received, and sent, several floral arrangements designed…read moreby them, and they've been lovely. The flowers are always fresh and artfully arranged. I find them to be creative, professional and friendly, down to a person. I also trust them enough to just say "use your judgment," "I'd like something Christmas-y" or "It's for a birthday." I am so happy to have a local florist who is willing to serve the Groveland community. Worth every single penny!

An absolute must-visit on Washington Street in Sonora!…read more The Local Collective is exactly what its name represents: a place rooted in genuine care for people, families, and the local community. What stands out immediately is how kind and welcoming the owners are. This is truly a family-run shop, and you can feel the intention behind everything they do. They aren't just stocking shelves, they are thoughtfully sourcing items they would confidently choose for their own family and children. That level of care is rare. We bought a hoodie, hat, and t-shirt for my daughter's birthday, and she has been wearing them every single day since. The quality is incredible! I mean really. These are not cheaply made pieces. You can feel the difference right away in the fabric, the fit, and the durability. What makes this place even more special is the heart behind it. It's not just about business. It is about people. They genuinely care about the families who walk through their doors and he went out of his way to offer products that reflect that. They do not jack up the prices but the quality is better than an REI or Sax 5th Avenue. I know good quality and these items are made very well. We also purchased a tumbler for my children, bird house, two stuffed animals, and a few other little things and the quality and make are consistent throughout the store no matter what it is. Having seven children we know good quality items. Unfortunately, it is not an unfamiliar experience to see things break after purchasing. Not here! If you're looking for meaningful, high-quality items and want to support a family that truly puts other families first, this is a place you'll want to keep coming back to and buying from again and again.

Absolutely love this store!! April is so very sweet! I've been here twice and yesterday I took my…read moremom there for her birthday. When April found out she offered ice cream to my mom, daughter, and myself. It's a sweet gesture, like this one that makes the world of a difference. Thank you again April!! Here's a photo of an amazing brownie sundae that I got my first time in the store

Thank you to Mark and Rae Davis for recommending this amazing flower shop. My husband went to the…read moreshop looking for roses for my birthday, not only did they have them they had the most magnificent red roses I have ever received. Fragrant, opened all the way and are fabulous 7 days later! Thank you so much Blooms and we will be back!!

Ordered flowers for our wedding anniversary to be delivered to Arnold unfortunately they don't…read moredeliver to Arnold. I ordered them for a pickup at the store It was well worth the drive from Arnold to AC and back. The roses were beautiful, my wife said these are some of the best roses she has ever received. Even a week later they still look great I would highly recommend this florist and I will be making the drive again when I need more

Once again the most fabulous experience!!! But this review I specifically want to mention someone…read moreI've seen before but really got to know. Ciara is BEYOND amazing so beautiful inside and out, knowledgeable with so much background in botanical garden field and then some! She hand makes most of the candles here and was SO helpful with absolutely every question I have (the other girls are lovely too) but Ciara I would trust with my life when it comes to taking advice with any and every candle, incense, soap, decorations, and everything because there is so much that can be overwhelming she gives a very safe and nonjudgmental vibe. What an amazingly woman SO good at her craft with these beautiful soaps and candles, I already can't wait to come back and see her to get a couple birthday presents for my sister and bestie in July! I'm happy she's there most days and you can always tell when someone loves their job because they just glow. She's one of those people and if you ever need any advice?! I swear she's the go to!!! I ended up getting a of their couple candles, some wax melts, incense, an incense holder, 2 pieces of soap, and she helped me pick out all of it! I got all of these things a little over 20$ and she helped me find EVERYTHING!!! Super good deals, and definitely bang for your buck! I can't wait to use my new things and thank you again Ciara and you're lovely ladies for making my day and heart happy with fun things I'm interested in like this!

By far the best candles you can buy.. long lasting scent. Burns evenly, soft glow. I love the…read morescent.. The one I got was a scent called Nag champam..This place is beautiful, clean and inviting. If you're looking for a gift they will even wrap it for you.. You really can't but a price on the quality. Their product is far superior than anything you buy in the store.. locally made... If you haven't tried their product you won't be disappointed. Give them a try.

I love stopping by here every time my mom and I go for a drive up in the foothills. Cute variety of…read morethings at a reasonable price. Everyone here is always friendly.

Nora (owner) runs a small business that is adorable: always well stocked with wonderful goods and…read moregifts it's a pleasure to visit her shop and browse for that one of a kind piece. She is customer service focused and always returns inquiries made via phone and is willing to help you find whatever you're looking for.